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C222 EFC

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 EFC
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,605 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,355 miles

front number plate damaged †f/n/s brake disc face scored †f/n/sbrake slight distorsion †n/s steering idler box slight play †handbrake lever travel †slight play outer drag links (underload)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 79,095 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged †front nearside brake disc face scored †f/n/s brake slight distorsion †n/s steering idler box slight play †handbrake lever travel †slight play outer drag links (underload)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 C?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
1,198
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27
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C222 EFC is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 98,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan 300 C fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C222 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 C typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C222 EFC registered?

C222 EFC is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C222 EFC safe to buy?

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